Bridge the Gap Between Active and Passive Bass Tones!

An updated active/passive electronics system and five-string design add new dimensions to a familiar shape for the Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V. Tone tweakers will have a ball on this 5-string, turning knobs and switching modes to discover their new favorite sounds.

An Arsenal of Tonal Options

Fender has designed a preamp circuit for the American Deluxe Jazz Bass V with an active/passive toggle switch allowing you to choose between a an aggressive and clear active sound or warmer passive tone. The Noiseless N3 single-coil Jazz Bass pickups deliver clear tones with the low-end definition needed to handle the low B-string. When you're not playing, the pickups help to reduce unwanted hum and noise. Tone controls include master volume and treble, middle, and bass boost/cut knobs to help dial in your ideal sound.

Neck Designed for Maximum Playability

The American Deluxe Jazz Bass V features an asymmetrical C-shape neck crafted for players who like to explore the higher reaches of scales. The compound radius fretboard gets wider as your hand travels up the neck, making for high notes that don't buzz and eliminating the need to customize the action just for the upper frets' sake. The lower end of the fretboard has a 9.5" radius for comfortable rhythm playing.

Stay True to the Classics

Though the five strings and updated electronics give this bass a modern feel, the American Deluxe V String Jazz Bass sticks to many of the model's time-honored appointments. Vintage-style Fender tuning keys are a throwback to the Jazz Basses of the past, as are the classic black fretboard inlays. Ash bodies were popular in '50s-era Fenders, and this model's ash construction lends a firm tightness to its low-end sounds.

Fender American Deluxe Jazz V Maple Bass

Fender's American Deluxe Jazz Bass V delivers the modern features that bassists demand in a sleekly five-string design. A reengineered preamp circuit delivers deeply exhilarating active and passive tone, and powerful-yet-quiet N3 noiseless pickups present more clean headroom and EQ range than ever, effortlessly handling the low B string with impeccable tone and seismic power. Other features include a compound radius fretboard and asymmetrical neck profile for fast action and silky-smooth playability all the way up the neck, active/passive switch and passive tone control for even more tonal options, and classic Jazz Bass block fretboard inlays and binding.

Sound:
Tonal pallet is broad, with low, mid and high controls in Active mode, and a sweeping tone control for Passive mode. Nearly any tome is possible, from growling low mids to scooped mids to punchy slap tones and mellow R&B sounds.
Feature:
All components are top-notch. N3 Noiseless pickups are just that, and the ability to switch between Active and Passive modes is a real plus for players who demand a broad spectrum of sounds. The bridge is beefy and the modern "C" shaped neck is a pleasure to play. Stacked tone knobs are also a big plus.
Ease of Use:
The bass played wonderfully right out of the box. It's slightly heavy (it's a 5-string, after all). Setup was spectacular.
Quality:
Couldn't be better-constructed. Should last a lifetime if well-cared for. Finish is perfect - back pick guard on black finish is ultra-classy, and the pearloid inlays just add to the ambiance.
Value:
Worth every penny.
Manufacturer Support:
Haven't had to deal with customer support, but registration online is cake.
The Wow Factor:
WOW! Looks great and plays and sounds even better.
Overall:
The American Deluxe Jazz V Electric Bass (maple) is the finest Fender Jazz Bass on the market short of a Custom Shop bass. Gorgeous looks, excellent playability and a broad palette of tones makes it a truly exceptional instrument.

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"I wasn't a Fender Jazz Bass guy but I've been converted! "

Overall:
Because I had been playing boutique basses for so long, Fender Jazz basses felt like old technology in comparison. I owned a 5 string Mexican Jazz and the Japanese made Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller Signature 4 strings. Well on the Mexican Jazz, I couldn't get the feel just right even after adding a BadAss II bridge. Sold it! I liked the 4 strings but I rarely used them for live performances. I couldn't get the sound quite dialed in to my liking. Sold them! I really fell in love with the vintage look of the Blocked and Bound necks on the jazz bass so I decided to give Fender one more shot in the form of a natural ash/maple neck, 5 string American Deluxe Jazz bass and man am I glad I did. I LOVE THIS BASS! Vintage look with good fit, finish and feel. Good modern electronics but still has that fender growl. No pedals needed! I own a Ken Smith 6 and a '91 Tobias Basic 6 and two other basses in addition to the American Deluxe Jazz bass V but I find myself using this bass more often. I've fallen head over heels for it. It had a good standard set up out of the box but I tweaked it a bit. I lowered the action and flatten the neck a quarter turn and it basically plays itself. If you are debating on getting this bass, stop debating and GET IT! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

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